Peugeot 508 Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

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Maintaining the performance of the system:
- During phases of regeneration of the particle filter (FAP), which is automatically triggered approximately every 300 miles (500 kms) for a period of about 10 minutes. During regeneration of the particle filter, the particles a brought up to a high temperature using the HDi Diesel engine; A message is then displayed: " Electric mode not available: FAP regeneration ".
- If the state of charge of the high voltage battery is lower than 4 bars (equal to 50% charged). In AUTO mode, electric operation is possible with a lower state of charge.
- When the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h), if the internal combustion engine has not already started at least once since the HYbrid4 system was started.
- When the fuel level enters the reserve zone (illumination of the low fuel warning lamp). Where this reserve is is being used up quickly, ZEV may not be possible for some time after refuelling.
- If certain conditions or engine temperature requirements needed by the HDi Diesel engine are not met (for example, in wintry conditions).
- Following a prolonged period with the vehicle parked in the sun.
- When the state of charge of the high voltage battery is close to the maximum level (for example: when going down a long hill using the electric motor for braking), recovery of the vehicle's kinetic energy being no longer possible, the HDI Diesel engine restarts automatically just to provide engine braking.
- On a steep rising slope.
- Driving at altitude.
Unsuitable circumstances:

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200 V high voltage battery
The Ni-Mh (Nickel-Metal Hydride) technology used for the high voltage battery is suited to the frequent partial charging and discharging cycles related to the operation of a hybrid vehicle. The battery is installed close to the electric motor, below the boot trim, behind the storage well.
Charging
The battery recharges automatically while travelling. The battery is charged when the vehicle decelerates and when going downhill, the electric motor then becomes a generator and converts kinetic energy into electrical energy (except if the speed of the vehicle is above 70 mph (120 km/h)). This recovery allows the use of "free" energy. The battery may also be partially charged up to a level of 4 to 5 bars, using the alternator-starter motor (Stop & Start) of the HDi Diesel engine.
The battery charging time is very short.
To preserve the service life of the battery, the level of charge never falls below 20%, even if no bars are displayed on the gauge after ZEVrunning. Where the battery is close to maximum,
vehicle deceleration with your foot off the accelerator pedal will be at a lower level.
The average state of charge is 4 to 5 bars, so preserving a margin for energy recovery when deceleration or going downhill (free energy).
The battery is not recharged from a mains power supply.
Once it is discharged, following ZEV running or high load, the battery will reach its optimum
level of charge after around 10 minutes.

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Safety warnings related to high voltage
Before doing any work on the vehicle, switch off the ignition ( RE ADY lamp off). RE ADY lamp off). RE ADY
High voltage cables are routed under the vehicle (sills); take care not to damage them when the vehicle is used for off-road activity (such as covering rough ground).
Operations on the
battery
The high voltage battery must not in any circumstances be charged from an external power supply and must only be handled by a qualified technician at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Incorrect handling may lead to serious burns, as well as electric arcs that could cause serious injury or even death.
Take care to position lifting equipment ( jack, hoist, ...) at the locations provided to avoid damaging the cables.
The voltage used for the operation of the electric motor is in the range 150 to 270 Volts. Do not handle the components of the high voltage system (identified by the orange colour): risk of electrocution and burns!
E m e r g e n c y c u t - o f f
In the event of an accident, a safety system automatically cuts-off the high voltage system and the fuel supply. The HYbrid4 system can no longer be started. You must then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never touch, dismantle, remove or replace the high voltage parts, orange cables or connectors, even in the event of an accident.
Be sure to take account of the warning labels present on the vehicle. Battery electrolyte is very corrosive: risk of burns. No sparks or naked flames. Do not burn or heat. Keep out of reach of children. Do not spray or pour fluids: risk of damage to the battery. To avoid any risk to the environment, the high voltage battery must be recycled in an appropriate manner. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Ventilation of the high voltage battery
The high voltage battery has an air cooling system. This comprises an air intake (located on the rear shelf) and a fan (located behind the left hand boot trim).
This ventilation system does not operate at the same speed at all times: it is continuously adjusted to suit the cooling requirements of the battery. The noise of its operation can be heard, particularly at the rear, after the HYbrid4
system is switched off (post-ventilation).
Safety recommendations
Do not obstruct the air intake with objects such as clothes or bags, in order to avoid any risk of the battery overheating, which could cause a loss of per formance of the HYbrid4 system,
even damage to the battery. Do not spill fluids, as this may damage the battery and cause a short-circuit.

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Access to the underbonnet
Recommendations
Before doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition and verify that the RE ADY lamp in the RE ADY lamp in the RE ADYinstrument panel is off - risk of serious injury!
The alternator-starter motor of your HYbrid4 vehicle is also supplied at high voltage. If the vehicle ignition has not been switched off, there is a risk of the engine restarting at any time.
Always ensure that the ignition is switched off ( RE ADY lamp off) before RE ADY lamp off) before RE ADYopening the bonnet.

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Boot fi ttings
1. Boot lamps2. Rear seat folding controls3. Retractable hooks4. 12 V accessor y socket (120 W max)5. Storage wells With the towing eye, a chock to immobilise the vehicle's wheels and the temporary puncture repair kit (according country of sale and equipment). 6. Load space cover7. Tracks for stowing rings8. Stowing rings Take each ring in turn and then slide them into the oblong location in the track. Pressing the button, move the ring to the desired position.
Observe the direction of fitment: the ring should be towards the outside of the vehicle.

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Electronic gearbox (ETG6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a choice between two operating modes: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver. In automated mode, it is possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when overtaking, for example.
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, lift the selector and move it for wards. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start. A. Automated mode.  Move the selector backwards to select this mode. M. Manual mode with sequential gear changing.  Lift the selector, then move it backwards to select this mode, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
G e a r s e l e c t o r
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "+" steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "-" steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the HYbrid4 system active, you must place the gear selector in neutral N . Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, check that the gear selector is in position N , that the
parking brake is applied and that the RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADYthe HYbrid4 system.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If the HYbrid4 system does not activate: - If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the gear selector to position A then to position N . - If the message "Foot on brake" is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the instrument panel screen.
M o v i n g o f f
 To start the engine, place the gear selector in position N .
 Select a drive mode (position A or M ) or reverse (position R ). R ). R
 Release the parking brake by pulling the control lever, if automatic operation has been deactivated.  Progressively release the brake pedal.  If the parking brake is released, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and automatic mode is activated, accelerate progressively.
A appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
Before leaving the vehicle, place the gear selector in position N and then you must stop the HYbrid4 system by switching off the ignition ( RE ADY lamp RE ADY lamp RE ADY
off).
 Press the brake pedal down fully.  Start the HYbrid4 system.
Automated mode
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
A or M1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.

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Manual gear changing  When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddles.
At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken into account when the vehicle is immobilised. A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
On sharp acceleration in manual mode, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving.
A disappears and the gears engaged M1...M6 appear successively in the instrument panel screen.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes. When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to permit acceleration in the correct gear.
This occasional gear change mode enables you to overtake, for example, while still remaining in automated mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A is still displayed in the instrument panel.
Manual mode
After a few moments without any action on the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.

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To immobilise the vehicle without applying the parking brake, before switching off the ignition, place the gear selector in position A or R . If the battery is flat, it is essential to place a chock against one of the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the HYbrid4 system, place the gear selector in position N. When switching off the HYbrid4 system, the electric parking brake is applied automatically. If the automatic function is deactivated, apply the parking brake manually to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
Creep function
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …). With the HYbrid4 hybrid system active, the vehicle stationary and the parking brake released:  press the brake pedal,  place the gear selector in position A , Ror M ,  gradually release the brake pedal. The vehicle moves off immediately and gradually reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), with pressing the accelerator pedal.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle with the HYbrid4 system active.
For your safety, this function will only be activated if you press the brake pedal when engaging forward drive or reverse. This function is deactivated if the driver's door is opened. To reactivate it, close the door and then press the brake or accelerator pedal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
With the ignition on, the flashing of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the parking brake lamps are on (not flashing) in the instrument panel and in the control lever.